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Event:
DCF 18
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atkinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams looks to land a combination but Atkinson avoids it well.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Atkinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atkinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atkinson. That's going to slow Adams down.
Atkinson lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Adams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been informed that Atkinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Atkinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atkinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atkinson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atkinson, right into the meat.
#T1#
Atkinson feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Atkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
We've been hearing reports that Adams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Atkinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams thuds a left hand into Atkinson's body.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atkinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atkinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams misses with a double jab
letting Atkinson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Atkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Atkinson counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Atkinson.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atkinson stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atkinson!
Atkinson scores with a hook.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atkinson.
Atkinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Atkinson unleashes a big counter combination but Adams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Atkinson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atkinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atkinson - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Atkinson catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#
Adams is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Atkinson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Adams tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atkinson is absolutely delighted - when Adams wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clayton Atkinson!
An out of breath Clayton Atkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zajcev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Zajcev has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Zajcev scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zajcev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Zajcev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zajcev circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zajcev lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zajcev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Zajcev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zajcev has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zajcev has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
#BC2#
Zajcev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Zajcev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Zajcev moves into the clinch.
Zajcev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.#BC2#
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zajcev slips under a jab.#CL2#
Zajcev takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zajcev. #T2#
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zajcev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zajcev.
Zajcev stalling.
#BC2#
Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Adam Zajcev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zajcev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zajcev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adams but Adams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zajcev throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Zajcev tries to get set, Adams tries to push him back and clinch up but Zajcev manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Zajcev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zajcev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Zajcev pulls guard.
Adams advances to half guard. #SU#
Adams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zajcev to get to his feet. #T3#
Zajcev dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Zajcev's head and hops out.#CL2#
Zajcev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zajcev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Zajcev.#TD2#
Adams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zajcev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adams to the mat. Adams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zajcev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Adams has tightened it up now! Zajcev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martin Adams!
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Event:
DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Andonov walks into a jab.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams wants to clinch but Andonov slips to the side#TD#
so Andonov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andonov postures up.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Andonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andonov tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Andonov's legs - danger averted.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Adams is looking to stand up but Andonov won't let him.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andonov wants to improve his position but instead Adams has moved into half guard.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Andonov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andonov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adams is looking to advance position but Andonov won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andonov wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Andonov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Andonov persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Martin Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andonov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams lands with a nice combination. Andonov backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Andonov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Andonov.
Andonov shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Andonov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andonov shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams works Andonov's body with a nice hook.
Adams works over Andonov's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Yordan Andonov has been cut.
Adams tries to bum rush Andonov with a series of wild strikes but Andonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andonov shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Andonov is breathing heavily.
Andonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Andonov with that takedown attempt.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andonov shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Adams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andonov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adams to the mat. Adams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adams controls Andonov momentarily but Andonov frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yordan Andonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andonov dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonov attempts a counter takedown but Adams avoids it well and moves away.
Andonov swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Andonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Andonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Andonov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andonov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andonov defends well.#T1#
Andonov forces his way into half guard.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andonov. #SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Andonov.
Andonov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adams on the ground.
Adams trying to hold on to Andonov's head to control him but Andonov postures up.
#T2#
Andonov tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it. #SUB2#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Andonov wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Andonov lands with a punch from half guard.
Andonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams has hold of Andonov's hands but Andonov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Andonov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Andonov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Andonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Andonov has control of the leg.
Andonov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Andonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2#
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andonov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Andonov looking to score a takedown here. Adams is defending well but Andonov drives through and ends up in Adams's guard.#SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andonov pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonov winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yordan Andonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yordan Andonov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams throws a series of punches but Andonov moves out of range.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andonov dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonov circles away.
Andonov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Andonov on that attempt.
Yordan Andonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonov goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams is looking to clinch. #T1#
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Andonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams throws a combination. Andonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andonov can't get the takedown.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Adams tries to break free but Andonov pushes him back against the cage.
Andonov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.#TD#
Andonov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams is looking to control Andonov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Andonov. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andonov lands a nice short elbow.
Andonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Andonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andonov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adams tries to roll over but Andonov keeps him under control.
Andonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Andonov lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Andonov drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams wants to control but Andonov is keeping busy.
Andonov slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Andonov works his way into side control.
Adams stops Andonov from passing to mount.
Adams sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andonov working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Adams!
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #14
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Cox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
#CL2#
Adams forces Cox back against the cage and clinches.
Cox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams misses with a combination
#CL#
and Cox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Adams jumps into guard, dragging Cox to the mat.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Cox forces his way into half guard.
Cox is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Cox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Cox is pressing down on Adams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now. #T2#
Adams pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cox wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it. #T3#
Adams won't allow Cox to pass to mount. #SUB#
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.
Cox wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Cox frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Cox's attempts to control the action.
Cox raining down shots from the mount!
Adams has given up his back here. Will Cox look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Cox trying to control momentarily.
Cox gets his hands free as Adams looks to control. #T4#
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Cox to control. #SUB#
Adams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cox tries to get the hooks in deep but Adams pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Cox is cranking Adams's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adams! He's tightened the choke and Adams is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Cox!
Sean Cox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #11
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams lands a two punch combo.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arona throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arona lands a two punch combo.
Adams slips a jab from Arona.
Arona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arona.
Arona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arona looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Arona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams defending well as Arona loads up on a big left hand.
Arona misses with the combination.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Arona.#TD2#
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arona's half guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Adams wants to take a breather but Arona is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arona defends it nicely.
Kane Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Adams.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Arona. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Arona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the ropes. Arona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Arona misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arona did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
Arona keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arona defends it well.
Adams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Arona dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
It looks like Arona has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arona scores with a jab to the head.
Adams goes for a double leg but Arona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Arona continues to drive forward.
Arona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arona throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Arona.
Arona lands with an overhand left.
Arona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Arona to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Arona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left and a right from Arona both land. Nice combination.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Arona feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down. #T1#
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Arona swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Arona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Arona.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arona.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Donk. Arona catches Adams right on the button with a cross.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Arona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
Kane Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Adams.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Arona drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Adams's head, knocking him out cold! Arona is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Arona!
A very excited looking Kane Arona made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #9
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Masters slips the punch.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters tries to counter by clinching up but Adams breaks away and moves out of range.
Adams tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch.
Masters lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
A combination from Adams does no damage. #CL#
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Masters is working Adams over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Masters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masters lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Masters lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Masters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masters. #T1#
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Masters.
Masters presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masters misses with an elbow over the top.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Masters.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams looking to stall.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Masters lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!#T2#
Masters unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adams! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Masters is unloading with more strikes now! Adams drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Masters!
Leon Masters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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